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Become An Officer


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Option 1 – SLEO I

Description

Joining our team as an SLEO I Officer is a great opportunity to help make our neighborhoods safe. Virtual Patrols, traffic control, and community service are a few examples of the important work provided by SLEO I Officers. Part-time schedules offer flexibility for continued education. Starting as an SLEO I can provide an entry-level path to a full-time police career.

Key Details

Pay: $17 per hour, 20 hours per week.

Training: 1 week at Camden County Police Academy.

Requirements

Before being hired, applicants must:

• Be a high school graduate
• Possess a New Jersey drivers license
• Pass a background check
• Pass a psychological examination
• Pass a medical and drug screening

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Option 2 – SLEO II

Description

SLEO II Law Enforcement Officers play a key role in our mission to keep our community safe. SLEO II Officers have full police authority and work side-by-side with our full-time police officers, patrolling neighborhoods by foot, bike, and car. For those seeking a full-time police career, the SLEO II Officer assignment provides an opportunity to serve our collective community while gaining valuable experience working toward a full-time police career.

Key Details

Pay: $18-$30 per hour, 20-40 hours per week.

Training: 26 weeks at Camden County Police Academy.

Requirements

Before being hired, applicants must:

• Be a high school graduate
• Possess a New Jersey drivers license
• Pass a background check
• Pass a psychological examination
• Pass a medical and drug screening

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Option 3 – Police Officer

Description

Our police officers practice unity policing, a new style and culture that takes community policing to the next level. Our police officers are recognized as the best in American Policing, leading by their example. New changes to the civil service laws now provide an alternative path to becoming a full-time police officer without taking the entry-level examination.

Key Details

Salary: Academy = $32,035.00 // Training Period = $47,000.00 // Post-Training = $51,817.50

Training: 26 weeks at Camden County Police Academy.

Requirements

Before being hired, applicants must:

• Be 18+ years of age
• Possess a New Jersey drivers license
• Pass a background check
• Pass a psychological examination
• Pass a medical and drug screening

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